This is a unique opportunity to be part of an organization that both values and supports your innovative ideas and input. Enjoy the many perks of living in a beautiful community close to the mountains, and just a short drive away from city amenities. Apply today! The Centre Director provides and coordinates the necessary support, resources, supervision and leadership to ensure the provision of nurturing care and education to young children in a group setting, in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans of the centre, the philosophy and policies of PCCELC, and in strict compliance with the Early Learning and Childcare Licensing Act/Regulations, as well as the local Departments of Health and Fire. The Centre Director of Sage/Canyon is a member of the Management Team of PCCELC and reports directly to the Executive Director and to the PCCELC Board of Directors. The Management Team is comprised of the two Centre Directors, the Executive Director and PCCELC Board members. Responsibilities: Operations: - Ensures and facilitates the smooth functioning of all aspects of the childcare centre to best serve children and families - Ensures licensing requirements are met at all times - Maintains operation of the center within the approved budget, in consultation with the management team - Oversees and manages all elements of enrolment and finances (fee collection/subsidy) - Ensures smooth integration of new client-children - Markets the centre to prospective client-parents, within standards Team & Relationships: - Provides supervision, leadership, and support to all team members - Conducts ongoing informal and annual formal performance evaluations of team members - Works with the PCCELC Board, Executive Director and committees to maintain and upkeep the website and social media platforms as deemed relevant - Facilitates the recruitment and coordinates the selection, hiring and orientation of all new staff to the centre, within PCCELC Board approved processes and polices - Coordinates team scheduling within approved adult-child ratios - Facilitates or directly provides mediation and resolution to parent-program any conflicts - Actively contributing to the betterment of the facility, providing input on policy and other matters affecting the organization - Represents the agency by participation on committees in the community and is an ambassador for the centre in the community - Works closely with PCCELC\xe2\x80\x99s accounting services to ensure all financial matters are properly record and reported as necessary for the financial operations of the facility - Orders and purchases teaching materials and supplies for the Centre as needed within the allotted budget and purchasing policies. - Works closely with the PCCELC Board and Executive Director, to ensure the efficient administrative operation of the centre - Keeps accurate files on employees, children and activities - Consults, supports and provides guidance to early learning and care staff in evaluating and revising children\xe2\x80\x99s programming as required - Develops and maintains positive relationships and regular communication with parent-clients; facilitates or directly provides mediation and resolution to parent-program conflicts which arise - Ensures regular liaison and communication, as required and applicable, with third parties, including the PCCELC Board, Town of Pincher Creek (landlord), custodial service, maintenance services, school administration, etc. - Ensures appropriate professional development opportunities are made available to centre staff, within centre and agency budget parameters and in accordance with identified training needs of staff at the centre - Markets the centre to prospective client-parents, within agency standards - Works with the PCCELC Board, Executive Director and committees to maintain and upkeep the website and social media platforms as deemed relevant - In collaboration with the early learning and childcare team, facilitates the placement, orientation and evaluation of ECE students on placements at the centre - Is an active, contributing member of the agency\xe2\x80\x99s Management Team, providing input on policy and other matters affecting PCCELC. Communicates key messages on decisions made by the Management Team to centre staff in a professional and timely manner. - Represents the agency by participation on committees in the child care community. - Performs other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the PCCELC Board/Executive Director Qualifications: - Level 3 Certificate ECE Diploma or provincially recognized equivalent - Registered member of AECEA - Valid Standard First Aid and Level \xe2\x80\x9cC\xe2\x80\x9d CPR - Ability to provide a clear criminal record/child intervention check - Childcare Centre Management/Supervisory Experience - Solid knowledge of the Alberta Childcare licensing Act/Regulations and the Alberta Curriculum Framework (FLIGHT) - Superior interpersonal skills and a high degree of innovation and initiative Job Type: Full-time Salary: From $26.00 per hour Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location